Analytical and detail-oriented professional with increasingly hands-on responsible experience within the aviation industry. Equipped with proven ability to supervise effective teams, oversee daily operations, and improve workflow efficiency and accuracy. Adapt quickly to changing work environments and capable of working well independently or as part of a team.Currently holds Top Secret Security clearance.

Well-qualified in performing all tasks relevant to interpreting manuals, maintaining and documenting maintenance logs, as well as examining, inspecting, repairing, and replacing aircraft equipment and components.

Accustomed in applicable rules and regulations pertaining to safety procedures and policies, as well as documentation and implementation of maintenance inspections and procedures.

Adept at using precision equipment and tools to inspect, measure, diagnose, repair, and replace aircraft systems, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.

Highly skilled at utilizing logic and reasoning to identify solutions, conclusions, and approaches in troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and documentation of equipment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Aircraft Technician | QRS Inc., Tallil, Iraq | 2009–Present

Provide effective leadership and direction to a staff of six technicians in overseeing the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company aircraft throughout Iraq. Ensure that the maintenance and installation of avionics equipment was properly installed on aircraft by leading avionics personnel.

Proactively conducted inspection and verification on major repairs and alterations as required by FAR Part 91

Rendered quality assurance support to 10 United States Army C12 aircrafts assigned to Task Force ODIN. Maintained accurate documentation of forms and records to ensure compliance with United States Army standards and DynCorp Intl FAR Part 145 Repair Station Certificate. Performed aircraft weighing and weight and balance calculations as required.

Ensured aircraft were thoroughly inspected and properly maintained in safe and airworthy condition in compliance with the Statement of Work set forth in the LCCS contract.

Complied with company policies and procedures on tool calibration, tool control, FOD control and prevention, HAZMAT policies and procedures, as well as engine oil analysis program.

Assisted applicants in the application for the FAA Certification of Airframe and Powerplant License by conducting and evaluating oral and practical examination; issued temporary airman certificate if the applicant passed test.

Lead Aircraft Technician | JKLM Aviations, Concord, NC | 2000–2008

Led and oversaw all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Aircraft Maintenance Department for the NASCAR Aviation Concord, North Carolina facility. Handled and provided maintenance on aircraft, which included Lear 31 and 35, King Air B100 and 350, Citation III, and HS 125.

Facilitated maintenance as well as preventive maintenance and inspections on company aircraft to ensure that the aircraft were maintained in accordance with current FAA regulations.